mineral water
Americannoun
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water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, especially such water considered healthful to drink.
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British. mineral waters,
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carbonated water; soda water.
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artificially flavored, bottled soft drinks; soda pop.
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noun
Etymology
Origin of mineral water
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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Many are from Europe, he told AFP on the sidelines of a tasting, but there is also one from Himalayan springs in Bhutan and another from a mineral water mecca in Mexico.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
UFC-Que Choisir, which lodged its request with a court in Nanterre near Paris, had argued that the company's microfiltration process meant Perrier could no longer claim the "natural mineral water" designation.
From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025
The problem was that under EU law, "natural mineral water" – which sells at a huge premium over tap water – is supposed to be unaltered between the underground source and the bottle.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
The advantage for Perrier is that the new beverages do not claim to be "natural mineral water".
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
“I’ll bring some cold mineral water to pour over it. It must itch under the cast. It’s hot outside.”
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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